Saltwater Aquariums For Dummies^?, 2nd Edition

by Gregory Skomal

• ISBN13: 9780470128404
• ISBN10: 0470128402
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-04-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. You get the latest on feeding, tank upkeep, filtering systems, maintaining live rock, and preventing algae build-up, as well as what not to include in your aquarium. Discover how to Choose the best fish and equipment Get your tank up and running Maintain proper water conditions Keep your fish happy and healthy Avoid tank pitfalls Keep a brackish aquarium

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting to Know Your Fish and Invertebrates

Your First Salty Steps

Some Things Fishy

Choosing the Best Fish for You

About Invertebrates

From the Dealer to Your Home

Setting Up Your Aquarium

Choosing the Best Aquarium

Figuring Out Filters

Heating and Lighting Your Aquarium

Fishy Furnishings and Finishing Touches

Partial to Salt: The Brackish Aquarium

Getting Your Aquarium Up and Running

Taking Proper Care of Your Aquarium

The Nitrogen Cycle

More Chemistry: Salt, Acidity, and Gases

All About Algae

Keeping Your Aquarium Clean

Taking Proper Care of Your Fish

Feeding Your Fish

Preventing Stress

Diseases and Treatments

Observing Your Fish

The Part of Tens

Ten Fish to Avoid

Ten Invertebrates to Avoid

Five Simple Metric Conversions

Ten Great Public Saltwater Aquariums

Appendixes

Resources

Glossary

Index

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